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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1938

Page

4

Lone Hand Luracy and His Notable Works

A compact listing of Lone Hand Luracy as author of The Vanishing Horsemen The Valley of Lagoons The Man from the Gulf and related titles, noting all rights reserved.

Aracy's Last Stap Chapter Brings Wounded Home

Horsemen arrive from two groups bearing Jim Slade and three others badly wounded. Patricia and Mrs Blair rush to aid, while Bennett the storekeeper weighs the scene and the bushrangers’ escape ends in a tense homecoming. The glare of danger fades into urgent recovery.

Jinny Missus Misser Bennett Bennett Neadin Patricia Patricia Coui Mrs. Blair Jim Slade Jim Slide Lime Hand Laracy Thomas Slade Dockster Golden Valley Bennett

Bushranger Laracy Standed Off as Rescuers Attack

In the timber fight after a surprise raid, Laracy’s gang tries to hold a homestead. Patricia mourns an ally killed in the attack as Thomas and Joe pursue, capture, and force a retreat toward the timber. The doctor is summoned. the widow orders care for the wounded.

Tiger Kid Sigrowsky’s exile taints Barcelona bars with gangster lore

A Sunday Chronicle correspondent profiles Tiger Kid Sigrowsky in war torn Barcelona. He boasts of crimes in Chicago, a $2 million fortune, and plans to flee to Britain while America seeks tax charges. He recalls Capone era dominance and seeks love and a safe homeland.

Ritz Sunday Chronicle Barcelona Gosh Tiger Kid Sigrowsky AT Capone Chicago Spain America Dolla al Capone Uke Devil Cataboose Tiger Kid Tve Lise Britain

Bullet in the heart tests medical miracles in France

M. Bailleul a farmer from the Lille region lived with a bullet lodged near his heart for at least 23 years after being wounded in war. Doctors found the bullet during an X ray at a local hospital and warn removal may be risky. The patient refuses operation, preferring to risk life with the bullet rather than undergo surgery. Authorities call the case miraculous and among the most remarkable they have seen.

Sui France M. Maurrien Bajifeul Lille Bailleul M. Bailleul

Family affair warns of tuberculosis danger to youths

The Tuberculosis Division urges parents to view TB as a family issue with X ray supervised checks for adolescents. Examinations are available at Newcastle and Sydney hospitals, with country residents directed to the Public Health or Red Cross offices for local base hospital X rays. Continuous cooperation aims to foster a healthier community.

Tuberculosis Division Health Department Newcastle Newcastle Hospital Sydney Royal Prince Alfred Royal Nort Shore Canterbury District Albion Street Surrey Department of Public Health Red Crows Society The Heart Department John Hughes Macquarie Street Syimy

Rich Young Men Trapping in Canadian Arctic No Man's Land

In the no man s land near Coronation Gulf two white youths Jack Stark and De Stefani endure isolation while running a vast trap line of over 2000 traps across 280 miles. They heat snowhouses with primus stoves, transport goods by air and supply routes, annual trips to Edmonton, and face extreme danger as they amass wealth from fur in a harsh barren landscape.

No Man's Land Jack Stark de Stefani Canadian Arctic Coronation Gulf Coppermine River Back River Lee Edmonton Stark No-Man's Land

Optometrist Visit at Gloucester Hotel Smiths

D 1 McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Opticians and Optometrists announces a consultation visit at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Friday August 5 from 9am to 5pm. Public may attend for eye examinations and advice.

McDonald F.2.c.a F.S.M.C London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney Pty., Limited Opticians the Commercial Hotel Gloucester

Mary Whisper and the Towser Controversy in a Rural Tale

In a rambling narrative a speaker laments Mary Whis per s fondness for Towser the cat and her soft hearted charity toward animals while exposing personal romantic entanglements. The monologue questions why she acts pious yet withholds comfort and kindness to the speaker and others, hinting at social hypocrisy and unrequited affection.

Mary

Local Cattle Sale at Winchcombe Auction Yard

J A Latimore Bundock offers 11 steers to 12 9, 11 17 8 average 11 5 4, E Ardens Mount George 15 steers to 12 7, avg 11 5 4. 18 cows and heifers to 9 16, avg 9 2 8. 6 growers to 8 18, avg 7 12 2. J Robinson Bundock 14 steers to 9 7, avg 9 4 8. Thursday sale includes flamebunk auction details.

Winchcombe Carson J. A. Latimore Bundock E. Ardens Mount George J. Robinson

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